FMC Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Pectine Italia.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has nearly doubled its manufacturing and office space and added a test kitchen at its headquarters.

IFT Expo visitors can taste how roasted whole grains enhance the flavor of both sweet and savory foods—from cupcakes to cornbread—at Briess Malt & Ingredients’ Booth 2855. Briess will sample chocolate cupcakes that are made with 25% of the cocoa powder replaced with CocoaPlus Cocoa Replacer.

FMC Corporation acquired Phytone Ltd.

LycoRed announced its production of its FDA-approved, all-natural lycopene red color additive has doubled in the past month to meet growing market demand among food and beverage manufacturers.

Starbucks announced it is phasing out the use of insects as food coloring in its drinks and food products.

Chr. Hansen slightly lowered its organic growth outlook for the full year 2011/12 after the price of raw material carmine fell more than expected.

Researchers in China, Italy and the U.K. have discovered what gene is responsible for blood orange pigmentation, and how it is controlled.

DuPont Nutrition & Health’s new patent-pending GUARDIAN CHELOX L is a blend of natural plant extracts with antioxidant properties. It combines strong metal chelation with free-radical scavenging to create an effective, non-allergenic natural solution to preserve the freshness of food emulsions, according to the company.